Instrument and apparatus parts from India
India exported $98.3 million of instrument and apparatus parts (HS 9033.00) in FY2025-26, down 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 14.4% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 41.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $98MDown 18.2% on last year
- HS code
- 9033.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9033.00.20.00 | Parts and accessories (not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter) for machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90: Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9033.00.30.00 | Parts and accessories (not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter) for machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90: Touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called “touch screens”) without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display, which function by detecting the presence and location of a touch within the display area (such sensing may be obtained by means of resistance, electrostatic capacity, acoustic pulse recognition, infrared lights or other touch-sensitive technology) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 9033.00.90.00 | Parts and accessories (not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter) for machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90: Other | 4.4% | 14.4% | 41.9% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of instrument and apparatus parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 9033.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9033.00 is 1.9%, ranging from 0% to 3.7% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on instrument and apparatus parts from India?
10% to 14.4% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 9033.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 41.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for instrument and apparatus parts?
9033.00, under heading 9033. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export instrument and apparatus parts?
Yes. India exported $98.3 million under HS 9033.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.